Modern Pentathlon Victoria

- Development Squad Training # 6 and Come & Try - 

North Melbourne Saturday 11th July 2026

12.30pm - 5.00pm

Modern Pentathlon - One Sport – 5 Disciplines - MP Tests an athlete’s fitness, courage & skill.

MPV Development Squad Training sessions are a great way to try pentathlon disciplines for the first time, develop skills and lifetime mateships.

# 6 – North Melbourne State Fencing – Fencing – Laser Run 

Athletes train together. Coaches adapt for different abilities or split into groups depending on numbers.

Where will the sport of Modern Pentathlon take you?

   Fencing - Coach - Gabe Spano

Our dedicated coach will support you on your fencing journey.

Fencing in Modern Pentathlon is Epee. The competition is split into two rounds: a ranking round in which each athlete competes against each other athlete in a bout lasting one minute or until the first hit. Followed by a second round of direct elimination, with each bout lasting 1minute or up to 5hits. Points are scored for winning each bout and points may be deducted for various infringements.  Athletes wear protective clothing and masks. 

Laser Run & Precision Shooting: Gen van Rensburg

Laser run is a fun sport of strategy and skill to run fast then compose yourself to shoot. It also is a great test of aerobic and anaerobic fitness and add some variety to your running training.

Depending on the age group, athletes run a lap or run into the shooting range where they are required to hit 5 bullseyes, on an electronic target, or 50 seconds elapses as they try. Then run, shoot, repeat (depending on age) and finish with a run lap. The shooting takes place with a completely safe and environmentally friendly laser pistol, fired at a target from 10m or 5m, depending on age.

Laser Run is the final phase of a Modern Pentathlon (MP) competition and as an individual competition, it is one of the pathway sports of MP and keenly contested across the world.

The structure of the day gives you a taste of the range of skills required, reflecting the original intent of the modern pentathlon to showcase a well-rounded athlete.

Equipment: For those new to the sport, equipment is available. Please indicate requirements at registration.

Current Modern Pentathlon Victoria members receive a discounted fee - this can be a Trialist Membership which allows you to compete/participate in most Modern Pentathlon events in Australia for 3 months. (Trialist membership can be upgraded to a Full membership at the end of the 3 mths)

Or 'Come and Try' - includes all challenging & fun sessions offered on the day. 

Minimum age for Squad training is 9 years (calculated as min. Birth year 2017).

Fee: $45 for MPV Members / $55 to 'Come and Try' per athlete for the day

Family discount: 10% discount per family member when two (2) or more Adult or Youth athletes reside at the same address and register at the same time. Contact us for discount code.

"Nothing improves you like squad sessions - Together More Active"

Curious about the sport - Come & Try -Please reach out and let us know how we can assist you in being a part of this training opportunity.

Getting there:

Trams - 57 tram stop on Abbotsford Street

Trains  - Arden Station on Laurens Street & Macaulay Station on Canning Street

Street parking available (timed and non-timed), No centre specific car park

Venue Accessibility: State Fencing Centre - North Melbourne Recreation Centre & Surrounds

• Accessible Car Spaces
• Accessible Restroom/Change Space
• Ramp access to centre
• Ramps within the centre
• Elevator access
• Air Conditioning